The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to the earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual.

The supermoon rises behind the San Jacinto
Monument on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in La Porte. The larger than normal moon called the supermoon happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at

The supermoon rises behind a building of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as supermoon. less

The supermoon rises behind a building of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The moon, which will reach its full stage on Sunday, is expected to be 13.5 percent closer to earth during a phenomenon known as ... more

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A rising moon is seen over the city of Rome on June 23, 2013. The full moon at perigee on called a 'supermoon' is the largest and closest full moon of the year as it appears 14 percent larger and 30 per cent brighter than normal. less

A rising moon is seen over the city of Rome on June 23, 2013. The full moon at perigee on called a 'supermoon' is the largest and closest full moon of the year as it appears 14 percent larger and 30 per cent ... more

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The moon rises between a tent, left, and a ride at State Fair Meadowlands, in East Rutherford, N.J. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. less

The moon rises between a tent, left, and a ride at State Fair Meadowlands, in East Rutherford, N.J. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor ... more

Photo: Julio Cortez, Associated Press

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The moon rises next to the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Sunday in Chicago. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning. less

The moon rises next to the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, Sunday in Chicago. The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal this weekend as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, ... more

A supermoon sets near the Statue of Liberty, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in New York. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual. less

A supermoon sets near the Statue of Liberty, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in New York. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its ... more

Photo: Julio Cortez, Associated Press

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In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the "supermoon" is seen with the Epcot center geodesic sphere in the foreground on June 23, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This "supermoon" is the closest and largest full moon for all of 2013. less

In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the "supermoon" is seen with the Epcot center geodesic sphere in the foreground on June 23, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This ... more

This photo provided by NASA shows a supermoon rises behind the Washington Monument in Washington. This year the Supermoon is up to 13.5% larger and 30% brighter than a typical Full Moon is. This is a result of the Moon reaching its perigree - the closest that it gets to the Earth during the course of its orbit. less

This photo provided by NASA shows a supermoon rises behind the Washington Monument in Washington. This year the Supermoon is up to 13.5% larger and 30% brighter than a typical Full Moon is. This is a result of ... more